Depression– Kota is a place that goes by the name of the dream factory. Millions of kids come every year to join coaching in order to get admission in top colleges of engineering and medical science. We live in a culture where success and achievement are measured by mark sheets and or I must say cracking IIT /NEET. Indian parents love to regressive pressure on their never-ending expectations. Their expectations as well as demanding their children to excel and crack competitive exams are now leading a student in a different direction. Expecting your kid to achieve their dreams is what every parent wants but putting pressure on their mental health more than their mental capacity is something that is having a negative impact on the psychology of their children. An exam cannot judge your intelligence and talent. Neet and IIT are not the end of life.
Every year in IIT-JEE, 10,000 appear in exams out of which only 2% clear the result. Plus, many appear in exams under a lot of mental pressure. In regular middle-class families, making their kids an engineer or doctor is their top priority. India witnesses millions of students graduating from engineering courses, 80% of students end up working in a different field that doesn’t require their engineering degree. India, a country with a 1.4 billion population has 63,800 college seats for medical students A field where aspiring doctors are routinely thwarted. Out of millions of aspirants, only 1% make it to medical colleges.
Psychological Autopsy
It is important to understand that depression is a psychiatric illness which can be treated. This is due to our mental pressure, trauma etc which destroys the balance in our neurotransmitters in our brain. In males, stress can be seen showing physical aggression, and short-temperament whereas in females tend to say hurtful comments.
Is social media also one reason (FOMO) behind depression?
Social media increases the opportunity for such harmful. It’s a very vulnerable population to have access to something where there is no stoppage before they post or press the send button. I think that’s something which everyone needs to be mindful about.
We must understand that every life matters and help is just around the corner. In order to reduce the suicide rates it is important to highlight the importance of mental health in everyday lives. If you change the way we communicate us our peers, we can make one comfortable in sharing their thoughts and understanding their situation. Thus reducing the suicide rate in our country. Fear of missing out is the best reason behind depression and anxiety, people love to show off or show how amazing their life is on social media, and this makes you compare your life with theirs and feel sad about not enjoying life to the full extent. Today social media has become a dangerous place, a place where everything seems so perfect but behind the closed door you don’t know what is going on. It can also be used to connect with good people.
Understanding Bereavement
Also, those who recently lost their loved ones, and suffering from depression are at high risk of suicidal tendencies. People overthink which can lead to negative thinking and fills you up with grief. In a short period of time, you will find yourself attempting to end your life. If a student fails an exam, the stress or pressure mentally can cause emotional distress. That is why is being said to always confide in your friends and parents than isolate themselves with negative thoughts. A non-judgemental approach of a parent towards their kid can be quite beneficial in opening up regarding the thoughts. I
Lets Rationalise Depression
Depression caused by financial or economic struggle
Hereditary factors contribute to depression
The result of romantic or love problems leading to depression
A comparison of the levels of depression in adolescents and adults
Personality crisis is the main factor in aggravating adolescent depression
The outcome of a broken family to the life of a teenager
The Role of academic stress in Depression
Never-ending expectations of parents, peer pressure
Focusing on solution
Value yourself
Take care of your body
Surround yourself with good people
Quite your mind
Arbor for ideas
Practice mindfulness
Set realistic goals
Get help when you need
Avoid alcohol and other drugs.
Coping with problem-solving skills must be taught
Support emotional-social learning programs.
Support resilience through education programs.
Identify and support people at risk.
Mental health has intrinsic and instrumental value and is integral to our well-being.
Mental health is determined by a complex interplay of individual, social and structural stresses and vulnerabilities.
Suicide can be prevented. Everyone has a key role in avoiding it. Making a non-judgemental approach can help in making a healthy environment as well as a strong individual. As for suicide prevention, it requires a strong public approach. CDC made a Suicide Prevention Resource for Action, that aims in providing information on the best evidence available when it comes to suicide prevention. Any community and state can use such resources to tackle the problem of suicide among teens. Smart strategies are designed to support those who are in dire need or at a high risk of suicide
Suicide prevention helpline
Icall+919152987821
Roshni +914066202000, +914066202001
Sneha044-24640050, 044-24640060
